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Kyle Newbould

Jurgen Klopp reacts to Erling Haaland absence for Man City vs Liverpool

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has worked on 'little adaptations' in preparation for Erling Haaland's absence but knows the biggest danger is cutting off supply between the lines.

Liverpool travel to the Etihad this lunchtime looking to do the league double over City, having beaten them 1-0 at Anfield in October. Jurgen Klopp's side have been far from their best this season but proved with a 7-0 win over Manchester United they can still hurt top teams.

And at the Etihad they enjoyed a boost with news of Haaland's absence, after the Norwegian pulled out of international duty with a groin issue last month. Pep Guardiola admitted he would leave it late in his press conference, assessing his striker in the final training session on Friday.

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